Manager, Business Solutions

This role is responsible to drive end-to-end tender and solution management by leading the business solutions team on regional and global RFQs / RFIs to deliver competitive, tender winning submissions for TVS Supply Chain Solutions Global Forwarding Solutions (GFS)

Job Responsibilities

• Management of a team responsible for tender management, solution design and service performance to major global customers
• Responsible for ensuring tenders / RFQs / RFIs are submitted consistently ahead of the deadlines set by the existing / prospective client
• Responsible for allocation and quality control of the tender response being handled by the department and control the key milestones within each submission
• Ensure tenders / RFQs / RFIs and business proposals meet all relevant specifications and are in line with the internal standards; and are compliant with client requirements
• Manage multiple regional / global clients at any given point and being responsible for advising and guiding GFS team on pricing options
• Responsible for the consolidation and submission of tender documents internally
• Produce projected P&L information to help the Management Team decision making
• Ensure compliance with corporate tender management processes and guidelines
• Liaise with other country offices, agents / partners, vendors, product management teams and other related stakeholders to collect competitive offers and information
• Coordinate with countries to ensure accurate inputs and timely responses
• Adhere to project plan and time schedule for adequate internal review and evaluation prior to submission
• Coach and guide internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and development